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How to get fromChicago to Valley Forgeby plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Valley Forge by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lancaster, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane plane ORD - LNS
    2. Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Valley Forgecar car
    4h 56m
    $72–360

  2. Train via Pittsburgh (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Paoli Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    19h 50m
    $207–469

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    22h 33m
    $142–212

  4. Drive  737.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Valley Forgecar car 737.4 mi
    12h 7m
    $135–195

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, line 124 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDW - PHL
    2. Take the bus from JFK Blvd & 17th St to Plaza at King of Prussiabus bus
    6h 26m
    $150–388

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, line 124 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORD - PHL
    2. Take the bus from JFK Blvd & 17th St to Plaza at King of Prussiabus bus
    6h 56m
    $130–238

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane MDW - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    7h 58m
    $154–969

  8. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0320 / ...
    23h 3m
    $137–219

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wilmingtontrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Wilmington to Suburban Stationtrain train Wil
    29h 40m
    $271–593

Chicago to Valley Forge by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 689.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Valley Forge, Chester County, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Valley Forge Rd & Valley Park Rd - MBNS via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Paoli Amtrak Station, Lancaster Av & Valley Rd, and Plaza at King of Prussia in around 19h 50m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 20h 10m.

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